NEW DOUGLAS — The mother and father of a New Douglas infant who died Tuesday have been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment after Madison County officials described living conditions in their home as “deplorable.”

Timothy W. Elkins Jr., 35, and Amy M. Elkins, both of 406 N. Main St., were charged with involuntary manslaughter, a felony, and nine misdemeanor counts of child endangerment. Both were being held Thursday in lieu of $125,000 bail.

About 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, New Douglas Fire Department and Staunton Area Ambulance Service responded to the New Douglas home about a report of an infant who was not breathing, according to Sheriff’s Capt. T. Mike Dixon.

Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene within minutes and began providing emergency care, which included CPR. The infant was taken to Staunton Memorial Hospital, but could not be saved. The infant was identified as Timothy and Amy Elkins’ 2-month-old son, Matthew.

Madison County sheriff’s deputies and investigators initiated an investigation into the death. Officials for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services were requested and are aiding in the investigative efforts.

The investigation has indicated the extreme living conditions and environment contributed to his death. The house was boarded up by members of the New Douglas Building and Zoning Administration pending condemnation proceedings.

Eight other children living in the house have been taken into protective custody.